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Van Buren, ME
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Population: 1,596
Home Price: $84,600
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Overview
Van Buren is a small town in the state of Maine with a population of 1,596. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Van Buren has a four seasons climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(A) Excellent
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
21.0 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Van Buren, ME
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Van Buren
Maine
United States
Per Capita Income
$22,847
$32,660
$32,693
Median Household Income
$29,836
$56,162
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
2.0%
5.5%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
14.2%
9.1%
10.5%
Age
Van Buren
Maine
United States
Median Age
58.5
46.4
42.3
Gender
Van Buren
Maine
United States
Male
45.9%
48.0%
49.8%
Female
54.1%
52.0%
50.2%
Race
Van Buren
Maine
United States
White
95.4%
93.7%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.9%
1.1%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.6%
0.6%
2.7%
Asian
1.9%
0.9%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.1%
0.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
0.0%
3.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Van Buren
Maine
United States
Median Home Price
$84,600
$195,403
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$474
$737
$801
Family Households
28.6%
28.6%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
33.9%
33.9%
26.2%
Homeowners
56.4%
67.4%
72.9%
Renters
43.6%
32.6%
27.1%
Education
Van Buren
Maine
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
10.8%
4.8%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
38.4%
38.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.2%
19.5%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.0%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
3.9%
18.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Van Buren
Maine
United States
Mathematics
17.0%
34.1%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
45.8%
53.6%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Van Buren
Maine
United States
Murder
0.0
1.0
3.0
Rape
0.0
40.6
38.0
Robbery
0.0
9.3
40.7
Assault
101.4
57.2
188.5
Property Crime
Van Buren
Maine
United States
Burglary
0.0
180.2
336.1
Theft
355.0
1098.3
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
50.7
55.4
167.1
Arson
0.0
6.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Van Buren, ME
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
sandwich
spicy garlic
lobster
chicken sandwich
pizza
guacamole
takeout
lettuce tomatoes
pickles
seafood restaurant
italian
chef
burger
taco
nba
video games
mls
golf
nhl
mlb
hockey
host #midlifeincollege
teams
nature
posters
cinema
creativity
pfp
artists
creative
gardening
dd
computers
fighting games
anime
video games
reading manga
memes
mushin down
copywriter blogger
sports
radio show
marketing
beekeeper scuba diver
producer
doctorate student roller coasters
cinema
lifestyle
drama
creative
host #midlifeincollege
gardening
wildlife
nature
summer
sports
mountain
beach
takeout
post office
ebay
starbucks
amazon
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